Dental assistant extern vs surgical dental assistant

Differences between dental assistant extern and surgical dental assistant duties and responsibilities

Dental assistant extern example responsibilities.

• Help dentist to manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply.
• Input front office information into EagleSoft software.
• Use of Patterson EagleSoft for patient information.
• Perform administrative and customer service duties relate to dental activities, including in-processing of patients and scheduling appointments.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers and provide direct spiritual support, care and education to patients and family/caregivers.
• Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
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Surgical dental assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage medical records and document examination notes, prescriptions, and procedure details in EMR.
• Train as an anesthesia technician and certify in CPR.
• Assist dentist in prophylactic procedures: provide necessary tools, sterilize equipment, comfort patients.
• Bill major insurance providers using ADA codes and process incoming payments from insure and non-insure patients and insurance providers.
• Assist in oral surgery under local and twilight anesthesia in a private practice setting.Primary IV starter and administer anesthetics on command.
• Place catheters and IVs for procedures.
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